Development Engineer Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Development Engineer jobs in Jacksonville, Florida are concentrated in the Southside, Deerwood Park, and the growing aerospace corridor near Cecil Commerce Center, with strong demand across defense, manufacturing, and logistics technology. Top employers posting right now include Citi, CPH, and NV5. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
Join Zimmer Biomet's Development Co-Op Program!
Our co-op program is a multi-rotational commitment aligned to your school's cooperative program curriculum. While at ZB, students will act as engineers managing daily research and development tasks in a global MedTech organization. As part of the Development Co-Op cohort, you are encouraged to bring innovative solutions to real world challenges. Co-Op managers and ambassadors encourage the development of our student team members by offering technical trainings, certifications, workshops, networking sessions and more, in addition to daily work life.
Students interested in this opportunity should be able to rotate 3-5 times at Zimmer Biomet, including Spring and Fall full-time work assignments, and should be willing to temporarily relocate for on-site assignments.
Generally speaking, development co-ops are responsible for the design, development, and processing of orthopedic implants, instruments and technologies under the direction of a project leader or manager.
How You'll Create Impact
- Design control element generation (i.e. Risk analysis, DFMEAs, design reviews)
- Participate in cross functional project teams
- Complaint investigations
- Technical report writing
- May participate in cadaveric studies
What Makes You Stand Out
- Demonstrates excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively work within a team and cross functionally
- Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at once
- Must work in an FDA regulated environment
Your Background
- Actively enrolled in an academic program for the full duration of the assignment
- Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the co-op term
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
- Sophomore status or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or other related engineering science
- GPA of 3.2+ preferred
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
- Computer Aided Design Systems, GD&T experience, Project management skills, product development experience a plus
Travel Expectations
None
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
Join Zimmer Biomet's Development Co-Op Program!
Our co-op program is a multi-rotational commitment aligned to your school's cooperative program curriculum. While at ZB, students will act as engineers managing daily research and development tasks in a global MedTech organization. As part of the Development Co-Op cohort, you are encouraged to bring innovative solutions to real world challenges. Co-Op managers and ambassadors encourage the development of our student team members by offering technical trainings, certifications, workshops, networking sessions and more, in addition to daily work life.
Students interested in this opportunity should be able to rotate 3-5 times at Zimmer Biomet, including Spring and Fall full-time work assignments, and should be willing to temporarily relocate for on-site assignments.
Generally speaking, development co-ops are responsible for the design, development, and processing of orthopedic implants, instruments and technologies under the direction of a project leader or manager.
How You'll Create Impact
- Design control element generation (i.e. Risk analysis, DFMEAs, design reviews)
- Participate in cross functional project teams
- Complaint investigations
- Technical report writing
- May participate in cadaveric studies
What Makes You Stand Out
- Demonstrates excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively work within a team and cross functionally
- Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at once
- Must work in an FDA regulated environment
Your Background
- Actively enrolled in an academic program for the full duration of the assignment
- Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the co-op term
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
- Sophomore status or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or other related engineering science
- GPA of 3.2+ preferred
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
- Computer Aided Design Systems, GD&T experience, Project management skills, product development experience a plus
Travel Expectations
None
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
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Who's Hiring
- Citi30
- CPH15
- NV515
- Atwell15
- Zimmer Biomet15
Development Engineer Jobs in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development engineer job in Jacksonville?
Focus on Jacksonville's strongest hiring sectors: defense contracting, naval systems, advanced manufacturing, and logistics technology. Employers concentrated in Southside and Deerwood Park lean toward candidates with systems or product development backgrounds, while Cecil Commerce Center and the surrounding aerospace corridor favor those with aerospace or industrial experience. Familiarity with DoD project environments and proficiency in CAD or simulation tools give candidates a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire development engineers in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville development engineer roles are posted by Citi, CPH, and NV5 and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Jacksonville's hiring mix skews toward defense primes, naval logistics contractors, and mid-size manufacturers with significant government contracts.
Are there remote development engineer jobs in Jacksonville?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role, since hands-on product or manufacturing development work is almost always on-site, while systems analysis and software-adjacent development can shift hybrid or remote. About 67% of development engineer openings tied to Jacksonville are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The most remote-compatible roles in Jacksonville tend to be in software systems development and data-driven engineering functions rather than physical production.
How can I get a development engineer job in Jacksonville with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Jacksonville is through manufacturing or defense contractor internships, particularly with firms near Cecil Commerce Center or the Southside industrial parks that run structured co-op programs. Entry-level titles like associate engineer, test engineer, or systems analyst are the most accessible doors locally. Candidates who combine a relevant engineering degree with any hands-on project work, even academic, stand out to Jacksonville employers that prefer to develop talent internally over paying for senior hires.
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